Sweat it out
verb
To endure or patiently wait for a difficult or stressful situation or experience to be over.
I just have to sweat it out until my exam results come in.
Often appears as...
- sweat it out at the gym
- sweat it out in the heat
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
verb
To do vigorous exercise in order to lose weight or get fit.
I like to sweat it out at the gym every morning.
Often appears as...
- sweat it out in a workout
- sweat it out in a run
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
Allowing the body to expel toxins or disease by sweating, usually by sitting in a hot place or under blankets.
When you have a fever, you can sweat it out by drinking hot tea and resting under a blanket.
Often appears as...
- sweat it out in a sauna
- sweat it out in bed
verb
To endure or patiently wait for a difficult or stressful situation or experience to be over.
I just have to sweat it out until my exam results come in.
Often appears as...
- sweat it out at the gym
- sweat it out in the heat
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
verb
To do vigorous exercise in order to lose weight or get fit.
I like to sweat it out at the gym every morning.
Often appears as...
- sweat it out in a workout
- sweat it out in a run
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
Allowing the body to expel toxins or disease by sweating, usually by sitting in a hot place or under blankets.
When you have a fever, you can sweat it out by drinking hot tea and resting under a blanket.
Often appears as...
- sweat it out in a sauna
- sweat it out in bed
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Patience Required
Use 'sweat it out' when a situation takes time to resolve and requires patience or endurance.
We're sweating it out until we get news from the investor.
Pro Tip 2/2Stressful Times
'Sweat it out' is often used during moments of anxiety or stress waiting for an outcome.
Just sweat it out; she'll eventually text you back.
Pro Tip 1/2Patience Required
Use 'sweat it out' when a situation takes time to resolve and requires patience or endurance.
We're sweating it out until we get news from the investor.
Pro Tip 2/2Stressful Times
'Sweat it out' is often used during moments of anxiety or stress waiting for an outcome.
Just sweat it out; she'll eventually text you back.
Pro Tip 1/2Patience Required
Use 'sweat it out' when a situation takes time to resolve and requires patience or endurance.
We're sweating it out until we get news from the investor.
Pro Tip 2/2Stressful Times
'Sweat it out' is often used during moments of anxiety or stress waiting for an outcome.
Just sweat it out; she'll eventually text you back.
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